The Hawaiian gazette., 1887-08-23
NOMINATING CONVENTION!
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peopIe and the prerogative. His own opinion
was that John A. Cummins had always been
on the side of power against the people, but
he might be wrong. Gentlemen who knew
him much better than he did thought he was
wrong, and if he thought that be was wrong
he would vote for John A. Cummins aud sup
port him Just as Loyalty as he would Dowsett,
and whatever ticket was voted by that Con-
vention he would support because they knew
better than he did what was right and what
was wrong.
J.B. Atherton said ali of them would recol-
lect that they represented in their ward the
largest Portuguese population IN the city,
and they thought they were doing their duty
in nominating J. NJ. Vivas, and Mr.. Camara
would now represent that claim.
J. NJ. Jamara was not heard distinctly at
the farther reporters table, but was under
stood to say that Yivas was the choice of a
large number of Portuguese, although they
did not deem it necessary that he should be
run as a representative. If, however, they
wanted a ticket to run without having name
scratched, they should choose Dowsett, Ka-
laukoa, Vivas and Hustace.
S. B. Dole said he found Dowsett had been
nominated by eight delegations, and Hustace
and Kalaukoa by seven: therefore these
three men seemed to be the choice, of the
Convention. The question Of next seemed
to be between Robinson and Cummins. He
did not know Cummins' public record; he
might have one, but the speaker did not
know it. Was Cummins going to represent
his countrymen in that Legislature as sup
porter of rabid, popular legislation, even
against the Government if necessary I?
Would he make good, popular representa-
tive? He confessed he did not know. Rob-
inson had been a staunch supporter of this
movement since the start. He had shown
an intelligence, and perseverance, and per-
sistence which had been astonishing. And
for those reasons he supported the nomina-
ton of Robinson, because they would know
what they were about when they put him in
the Legislature.
w. B. Oleson said they had come TO a
juncture in the affairs of the Hawaiian
to the Hawaiian race. The element to con-
troll the ballot-box in the future was the
young Hawaiian element. They had young
men there who were much beyond their
fathers IN every way, and he proposed the
name of d. l.. Naone as representative of
this class, both as matter of policy and as
matter of principle.
John Cassidy said the Third Ward nomi-
mated Cummins, and they proposed to place
Robinson on the list. of Mobiles. Cummins
had pledged to support this party. Formerly
yided. He had had considerable dealings
with Cummins, and would take his word in
any matter.
DR.. Tucker said that during the past year
he had become acquainted with many good
men. How came this Convention? About
nine months ago the revolutionary move
ment started. 1t was carried from one man
to another. When it came to head, did
John A. Cummins array himself on their
side?
Cecil Brown-Let me say he did.
DIR. Tucker-Yes, when our bayonets glis-
tened in the sun. They knew who the men
were who were with them when their hearts
were tried. They did not find John A. Cum:
minis there, but they found Mark Robinson
there. They found plenty of men to sup
port them when the time came for offices to
be distributed.
S, Hookano thought the Convention was
wasting great deal of time in discussing j.
A. Cummins when there were plenty of good
men. They might discuss j. A. Cummins for
"A hours, with the only result that he would
be cracked up to more Importance than he
deserved. Therefore, as j. A. Cummins did
not seem to go down, let them get on to the
next name. This discussion would only pro-
woke ill-feeling and prolong their labors.
They did not want any wooden men in the
they opened their mouths would know what
they were talking about. They wanted men
there who would carry out their views. One
of the names was that of Portuguese. If it
was necessary to nominate one them, he
would have no objection, provided it was for
the interests of good government.
The Committee resolved to proceed
with the ballot, and the Chair APP
pointed Cecil Brown, w. A. Kinney.
F. j. Lowrey and j. III. Fisher as
tellers. The roll of delegates was
called, ward by ward, the members
with alacrity in coming
forward to deposit their ballots. The
ballots were read aloud by Mr.. Brown,
while Mr.. Fisher announced the tally.
At the close of the count the result
was stated from the Chair as follows:
Number of votes cast, 80; necessary
10 elect, so; Dowsett, 80; Hustace, Sc;
Kalaukoa, Sc: D. L. Naone, "a; Rob
nson, %; Keliiaa, %; Cummins, 10;
Vivas, IA; Spaulding, 5; Carter, 2;
Magoon, 2; Castle, l; j. 2. Naone, l.
The Chairman accordingly declared
Dowsett, Hustace and Kalaukoa cleo
ed as candidates for Representatives,
and called for another ballot for the
fourth man.
v. Ashford said that a very serious ele-
nent had crept into the Conventions there
:ore he moved that a recess of five minutes
De taken to enable members to talk over the
natter of the fourth candidate. Carried.
On the meeting again coming to
order, Mr.. Robinson begged to with
lraw his name as Representative.
which was consented to. Another
ballot was taken Immediately. when
D. Il. Naone received IS votes, Cum
nins 80 and Keliiaa IA. Naone was
accordingly declared elected as can
lidate for Representative.
The Chairman announced nomina-
ions for Mobiles as next in order.
when the Wards reported lists of
as follows:
Ward IN. p. Robinson, S. G. Wilder. A.
toung, H. Waterhouse, w. E. Foster. II. w. |
Schmidt, W. o. Smith, J. l. Dowsett ST.. S. !
}. Dole, r. Halstead, 7. j. King, A. Jaeger.
Ward IN. p. Robinson. H. Waterbousa,
=. S. Cunha, L. j. King, W. G. Wilder, j. l. |